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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)

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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)

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25 It is a snare for one to say rashly, “It is holy,”
    and begin to reflect only after making a vow.(A)

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25 It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
    and only later to consider one’s vows.(A)

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“When you are praying, do not heap up empty phrases as the gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words.(A)

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And when you pray, do not keep on babbling(A) like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.(B)

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